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Japanese Night Heron
Gorsachius goisagi
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Vulnerable
طول الجناح
51,4 cm
الوزن
527,0 g
الفصيلة
Ardeidae
الرتبة
Pelecaniformes
The Japanese Night Heron (Gorsachius goisagi) is a bird species in the family Ardeidae (herons & egrets), within the order Pelecaniformes (pelicans & herons). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 51.4 cm and a weight of 527 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 51,4 cm | 20.2 in |
| الوزن | 527,0 g | 18.59 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 17-20 days. Fledging: 35-37 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
3-4
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons) |
| الفصيلة | Ardeidae (Herons & Egrets) |
| Genus | Gorsachius |
| الأنواع | Gorsachius goisagi |
Distribution
Japanese Night Heron has been recorded in 2 countries.
موجود
Not recorded
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الأسئلة الشائعة
Is the Japanese Night Heron endangered?
The Japanese Night Heron has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Japanese Night Heron nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 17-20 days. Fledging: 35-37 days.
How big is the Japanese Night Heron?
The Japanese Night Heron has a wingspan of 51.4 cm, weight of 527.0 g.
What order and family does the Japanese Night Heron belong to?
The Japanese Night Heron (Gorsachius goisagi) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae.
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